LIFE BEYOND
SAADIYAT
Class of 2022
The Undergraduate Class of 2022 had their degrees conferred between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022. Data are collected primarily via the First Destinations Survey, which remained open until December 31, 2022, per professional standards, as well as via advising data, faculty, LinkedIn, and other verifiable sources. Data were obtained on 238 out of 252 students, giving us a knowledge rate of 94%. The following data do not reflect 6% of graduates whose post-graduate outcome remains unknown.
When Jude Lucienne Elziq directed her Capstone film in senior year, the prospect of international exposure never crossed her mind. Now, her debut film Between the Barricades has been screened at 14 film festivals in nine countries.
“I didn't think it would be possible ,” Jude says of the film she began writing in her second year at NYU Abu Dhabi. “I wouldn’t have imagined this and I feel extremely grateful,” particularly for her crew members, NYUAD professors, and close friends who encouraged and supported her along the way.
In just under 10-minutes, Between the Barricades tells the story of a young Palestinian girl living under military curfew. The girl dreams of being a famous soccer player but isn’t allowed to go outside due to the surrounding conflict. “The film is near and dear to my heart,” Jude explains. “It’s a very heavy subject.”
Tintié Koné is exactly where he wants to be — at the leading-edge of solutions in renewable energy in Abu Dhabi as an analyst for the consulting firm Guidehouse — a role he sought out specifically because of its sustainability focus.
One day Tintié Koné hopes to be able to contribute to the progress of his home country Burkina Faso where he sees “so much opportunity” in the renewable energy sector. His energetic nature in the lead-up to his first job allowed him to experience a range of opportunities that have helped inform his work as an analyst.
As a paralegal at Mubadala Investment Company, Saif Alkhoori, is becoming well-versed in the complexities of commercial law. The job requires an extraordinary amount of reading, case law analysis, and — as is typical in the legal field — long hours.
“Analytical skills are important as a paralegal,” says Saif Alkhoori, who landed the role after a successful two-month internship in his senior year at NYU Abu Dhabi. “At NYUAD we had a lot of classes where we would be provided a case and have to analyze it using case law and precedents, which is helpful now as a paralegal.”
When Jude Lucienne Elziq directed her Capstone film in senior year, the prospect of international exposure never crossed her mind. Now, her debut film Between the Barricades has been screened at 14 film festivals in nine countries.
“I didn't think it would be possible,” Jude Lucienne Elziq says of the film she began writing in her second year at NYU Abu Dhabi. “I wouldn’t have imagined this and I feel extremely grateful,” particularly for her crew members, NYUAD professors, and close friends who encouraged and supported her along the way.
In just under 10-minutes, Between the Barricades tells the story of a young Palestinian girl living under military curfew. The girl dreams of being a famous soccer player but isn’t allowed to go outside due to the surrounding conflict. “The film is near and dear to my heart,” Elziq explains. “It’s a very heavy subject.”
Tintié Koné is exactly where he wants to be — at the leading-edge of solutions in renewable energy in Abu Dhabi as an analyst for the consulting firm Guidehouse — a role he sought out specifically because of its sustainability focus.
One day Tintié Koné hopes to be able to contribute to the progress of his home country Burkina Faso where he sees “so much opportunity” in the renewable energy sector. His energetic nature in the lead-up to his first job allowed him to experience a range of opportunities that have helped inform his work as an analyst.
As a paralegal at Mubadala Investment Company, Saif Alkhoori, is becoming well-versed in the complexities of commercial law. The job requires an extraordinary amount of reading, case law analysis, and — as is typical in the legal field — long hours.
“Analytical skills are important as a paralegal,” says Saif Alkhoori, who landed the role after a successful two-month internship in his senior year at NYU Abu Dhabi. “At NYUAD we had a lot of classes where we would be provided a case and have to analyze it using case law and precedents, which is helpful now as a paralegal.”
NYU Abu Dhabi graduates are making an impact at more than 100 organizations globally, including:
Meta, London, United Kingdom | Mubadala Investment Company, Abu Dhabi, UAE | Baltimore City Public School, Baltimore, United States | Eurasia Group, New York, United States | Emirates Investment Authority, Abu Dhabi, UAE | Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, United States | International Organization for Migration, Colombo, Sri Lanka | Boston Consulting Group, Munich, Germany | University of Northampton, London, United Kingdom | G42 Healthcare, Abu Dhabi, UAE | Datadog, Paris, France | Ministry of International Cooperation, Cairo, Egypt | SS&C Advent, Stockholm, Sweden | Noon, Dubai, UAE | United Nations, Geneva, Switzerland | Google, Dublin, Ireland | Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Special Education, Abu Dhabi, UAE | Arcapita, Manama, Bahrain | Witteveen+Bos, Deventer, Netherlands | Bain & Company, Tokyo, Japan
“The liberal arts classes really strengthened my soft skills and helped me get here. The ability to leverage my resources has got me to where I am today.”
Maria Del Mar Jaramillo Gutierrez, Colombia, Software Engineer, Contentful in Berlin, Germany
“Learning to listen, comfort, and guide students through some of their most challenging moments brought me immense satisfaction. It made me grow.”
Ayham Taisir Adawi, Jordan, Research Coordinator, Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York, US
Yusuf Jimoh was brave enough to put himself out there and he was met with encouragement to do so while at NYUAD. Today, he is a PhD student in electrical and computer engineering at Princeton University.
Yusuf Jimoh comes from a country where he says “most of the smart kids are expected to become doctors” so he never imagined doing anything else.
When he arrived at NYU Abu Dhabi, he embarked on course work to fulfill that expectation. However, through institutional support, conversations with peers, and mentorship from faculty, Jimoh recognized that he can take a different path while also maintaining his “smart kid” status back home in Nigeria.
Hayat Jan Chavez is currently studying for her Master’s in Human Development and Education at Harvard University. Her goal is to create culturally-inclusive programs that help teachers and students better cope with stress and regulate emotions.
Internships are an important way for NYU Abu Dhabi students to gain practical, on-the-job experience. And sometimes, the most valuable part of an internship is learning what you don’t want to do.
As a Psychology major, Hayat always figured she was destined to be a counselor or therapist. Mental health is very close to her heart. An internship in Dubai in her third year inspired her to course-correct toward a future in the education system and eventually on a path to Harvard.
Yusuf Jimoh was brave enough to put himself out there and he was met with encouragement to do so while at NYUAD. Today, he is a PhD student in electrical and computer engineering at Princeton University.
Yusuf Jimoh comes from a country where he says “most of the smart kids are expected to become doctors” so he never imagined doing anything else.
When he arrived at NYU Abu Dhabi, he embarked on course work to fulfill that expectation. However, through institutional support, conversations with peers, and mentorship from faculty, Jimoh recognized that he can take a different path while also maintaining his “smart kid” status back home in Nigeria.
Hayat Jan Chavez is currently studying for her Master’s in Human Development and Education at Harvard University. Her goal is to create culturally-inclusive programs that help teachers and students better cope with stress and regulate emotions.
Internships are an important way for NYU Abu Dhabi students to gain practical, on-the-job experience. And sometimes, the most valuable part of an internship is learning what you don’t want to do.
As a Psychology major, Hayat always figured she was destined to be a counselor or therapist. Mental health is very close to her heart. An internship in Dubai in her third year inspired her to course-correct toward a future in the education system and eventually on a path to Harvard.
62% of NYUAD graduates pursuing further education received multiple admissions offers.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, MA, Arts Administration and Policy | University of Oxford, PhD, Atomic and Laser Physics | Harvard University, MA, Human Development and Education | Parsons School of Design, MA, Design and Technology | University of Cambridge & London School of Economics, MSc, Development Studies | Imperial College London, MSc, Immunology | Princeton University, PhD, Electrical Engineering | Humboldt University, MSc, Neuroscience | Stanford University, PhD, Social Science | University of Oxford, MSc, Russian and East European Studies | Tsinghua University, Masters, Global Affairs | Khalifa University, MD, Medicine | NYU Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, PhD, Mathematics | Johns Hopkins University, PhD, Civil and Systems Engineering | Sarah Lawrence College, MA, Writing
“NYUAD is different from what people are used to with traditional universities and that’s what’s unique about it. The location, the classes. I mention the core classes and they (people) always want to know more! We have something very special to offer.”
Naeema Mohammed Sageer, India, Master of Fine Arts, The Parsons School of Design in New York City, US
“If not for my NYUAD degree I don’t know how comfortable I would be doing this kind of program. NYUAD taught me to be open to experiences and opportunities.”
Mehak Sangani, Sri Lanka, International Master of Science in Marine Biological Resources (IMBRSea) in Portugal, Belgium, and Italy
After NYU Abu Dhabi Anushka Malla Upadhyay, went home to Kathmandu to take a much-needed break and figure out next steps. From the start she had one main goal in mind: to focus on her mental health.
Anushka Malla Upadhyay took a few months to recharge and then started applying for temporary jobs as soon as she felt mentally ready. For her, part of staying healthy is having a routine to look forward to.
She asked herself, “What can I do while taking a break and needing time to relax and figure out life?” The answer was taking a temporary six-month role as an education consultant working with students in Nepal who want to study abroad. It was the perfect way to build a regular schedule and get some work experience. And it led to her current full-time position.
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